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YH09 YRG

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,488 mi
Last recorded100,488 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 YRG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,741 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 89,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc in poor condition inner surface

Offside Front brake disc in poor condition inner surface

sump porus leaking slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,161 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust bracket and joints heavily corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both tyres perished and starting to split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Bot sides flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and starting to split

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 77,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and starting to split

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,224 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 70,224 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets corroded off (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,980 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 43,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 36,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen wipers slightly smeary

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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YH09 YRG is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 55,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH09 YRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH09 YRG registered?

YH09 YRG is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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